Lava Play Ultra vs Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
The Lava Play Ultra (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300, while the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $175 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads — 73/100 vs 53/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is faster in AnTuTu (3,265,219 vs 879,714); the Lava Play Ultra is noticeably lighter (182g vs 215g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Play Ultra
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
What makes Lava Play Ultra better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 182g vs 215g
- Cheaper at launch: $175 vs $499
- Better camera (39/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (71/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3265219 vs 879714
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1011
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 2813
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 55/100)
- Longer battery life (76/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Play Ultra vs the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air scores 20 points higher (73/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (92/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (76/100 vs 46/100). Value score: Lava Play Ultra — 74/100, Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — 68/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (92/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (93/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Ultra and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air are nearly equal (39/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (76/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (71/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Play Ultra | Nubia Red Magic 11 Air | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 879714 | 3265219 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 120W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×75.4×7.8 mm | 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 182 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $175 | $499 |
Camera comparison
Lava Play Ultra
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 13MP
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Lava Play Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Play Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Play Ultra and Nubia Red Magic 11 Air, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads Lava Play Ultra by 73.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $324. Lava Play Ultra was $324 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (92/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (93/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Ultra and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air are nearly equal (39/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (76/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (71/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Play Ultra or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Lava Play Ultra by 20 points (73/100 vs 53/100).
What is the rating of the Lava Play Ultra and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Lava Play Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — 73/100.
Which is more powerful: the Lava Play Ultra or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads on performance (92/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Lava Play Ultra over the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.